1. Q. The ratio of weight to height used
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Q. The ratio of weight to height used
to assess body size is known as
_____.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
2. obesity
body image
4. energy balance

2. A. The ratio of weight to height used to assess body size is
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A. The ratio of weight to height used to assess body size is
known as Body Mass Index (BMI).
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3. Q. The term _____ is defined as
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Q. The term _____ is defined as
weighing less than the standard
weight range for a certain height.
obesity
2. body image
overweight
4. underweight

4. A. The term underweight is defined as weighing less than
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A. The term underweight is defined as weighing less than
the standard weight range for a certain height.
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5. Q. The repeated pattern of loss and
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Q. The repeated pattern of loss and
regain of body weight is _____.
rehydration
2. bulimia nervosa
3. weight cycling
4. anorexia nervosa

6. A. The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight is
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A. The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight is
weight cycling.
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7. Q. _____ is a condition in which the
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Q. _____ is a condition in which the
irrational fear of becoming obese
results in severe weight loss from
self-imposed starvation.
Binge eating disorder
2. Anorexia nervosa
3. Weight cycling
4. Bulimia nervosa

8. Chapter Review
A. Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation.
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9. Q. A(n) _____ is a nonfood form of one or more nutrients.
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Q. A(n) _____ is a nonfood form of one or more nutrients.
dietary supplement
2. electrolyte
3. megadose
4. anabolic steroid

10. A. A dietary supplement is a nonfood form of one or more
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A. A dietary supplement is a nonfood form of one or more
nutrients.
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11. Q. Restoring lost body fluids is known
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Q. Restoring lost body fluids is known
as _____.
dehydration
2. fasting
3. megadosing
4. rehydration

12. A. Restoring lost body fluids is known as rehydration.
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A. Restoring lost body fluids is known as rehydration.
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13. Q. List three weight-management strategies.
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Q. List three weight-management strategies.
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14. A. Strategies for weight-management:
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A. Strategies for weight-management:
Target your appropriate weight.
Set realistic goals.
Personalize your plan.
Put your goal and plan in writing.
Evaluate your progress.
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15. Q. Name three risks associated with diet pills.
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Q. Name three risks associated with diet pills.
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16. A. Risks associated with diet pills:
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A. Risks associated with diet pills:
Drowsiness
Racing heart
Addiction
Dehydration
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17. Chapter Review
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Q. Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment of binge eating disorder.
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18. Chapter Review
A. The exact cause of bulimia is unknown, but societal pressures, self-esteem issues, and family problems may be factors.
Symptoms include:
Distorted body image
Unnatural interest in food
Treatment of bulimia nervosa usually includes both
medication and psychological counseling.
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19. Q. Explain how dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are related.
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Q. Explain how dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are related.
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20. A. Electrolytes are minerals that help maintain the body’s
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A. Electrolytes are minerals that help maintain the body’s
fluid balance.
To maintain your body’s electrolyte balance, you must take
in as much water and electrolytes as you lose through
perspiration and body wastes.
Dehydration leads to an imbalance of these minerals.
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21. Q. Why might taking an herbal supplement be risky?
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Q. Why might taking an herbal supplement be risky?
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22. A. Taking a herbal supplement might be risky because claims of
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A. Taking a herbal supplement might be risky because claims of
herbal supplements, often sold as “natural” nutrition aids, are
not based on conclusive scientific evidence.
Some herbal supplements like ephedra, lobelia, yohimbe, and
chaparral are known to have dangerous side effects.
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23. Chapter Review Perform the following activity to identify the answer.
Find two diet plans featured in magazines. Use what you know
about good nutrition and the Food Guide Pyramid to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each plan.

24. A. Correct! The ratio of weight to height used to assess body size
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A. Correct! The ratio of weight to height used to assess body size
is known as Body Mass Index (BMI).
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25. A. Correct! The term underweight is defined as weighing less
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A. Correct! The term underweight is defined as weighing less
than the standard weight range for a certain height.
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26. Chapter Review
A. Correct! The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight is weight cycling.
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27. A. Correct! Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which the
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A. Correct! Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which the
irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss
from self-imposed starvation.
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28. A. Correct! A dietary supplement is a nonfood form of one or
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A. Correct! A dietary supplement is a nonfood form of one or
more nutrients.
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29. A. Correct! Restoring lost body fluids is known as rehydration.
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A. Correct! Restoring lost body fluids is known as rehydration.
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